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S.C. diocese agrees to mediation
National Catholic Reporter, Feb 9, 2007
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The diocese and lawyers representing victims of clergy sexual abuse have agreed on terms for settling abuse claims, the diocese announced Jan. 26. The agreement has to be approved by a court and would take effect March 9.
The agreement comes after two years of negotiations and establishes two classes of claimants: First, individuals born on or before Aug. 30, 1980, who claim they were sexually abused as minors by clergy, and second, spouses and parents of those victims. The Charleston diocese, which covers the state of South Carolina, knows of eight claims against it, and alleged victims may submit claims up to 120 days after March 9.
A court-appointed arbitrator will validate claims and determine monetary awards, between $10,000 and $200,000 for first-class settlements and $20,000 per claimant for the second class. The diocese will establish two funds totaling $12 million to pay the claims.
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